Best Vests for Running

5 tops that excel when conditions vary between nasty and nice.

The Eclipse (bottom) is a convertible jacket with sleeves that zip off. Mitch Mandel

Vests are secret weapons in runners’ closets. For those in the south and along the coasts, it might be all you need to get through cold spells. For the rest of us, they bridge the gap between snowfall and short-sleeve season. Whatever the weather, they’ll help keep your core toasty. These five have you covered—and look good, too.

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